Technology firm Nanolia reckons its product enables virtually any engine to run more efficiently, reducing fuel costs by up to 11% and emissions by 60%.
Lubricants/Greases
ABB is the first electric motor manufacturer to receive IECEx conformity, certifying that products have protection for explosive atmospheres.
Hazardous AreasIf just half of Britain's electric motors were slowed by 10%, the carbon emissions savings would be equivalent to 9.8 million cars every year.
FansBOHS (British Occupational Hygiene) approved LEV (local exhaust ventilation) awareness courses are now being run across the UK.
Local Exhaust VentilationThe government is to invest £6 million in a research, development and demonstration project aimed at putting the UK ahead of the pack in carbon capture for fossil-fired power stations.
Carbon Emissions
A project to convert domestic and industrial waste into energy, being commissioned at Dargavel, Dumfries, is using BOS (batch oxidation system) technology developed by Manchester-based Ascot...
Waste to EnergyConcise explanations of the major technologies and issues in motor and variable speed drive operations are covered in ABB's new technical guides.
MotorsIncreased reliability in food and beverage processing automation is the proud claim of Baldor Electric for its Dodge ball bearing, which incorporates better sealing and lubrication. Dubbed Ultra...
PumpsGigabit Industrial Ethernet has been extended to field level plant devices by the new CC-Link IE Field, which brings ultra high speed, 'open' connectivity to whole automation systems. The new system...
Communication SystemsNew current sensors add very high-current measurements to Yokogawa's precision power meters.
Electrical/Electronic TestingBurkert reckons its latest liquid flow controller provides fast, accurate measurement and dosage of small liquid volumes, with nominal flow rates of 10–600 ml/min, with a 1:10 measuring span.
Flow MeasurementHyster reckons it is breaks new ground with its latest electric forklift, which provides 2.2 to 3.5 tonne lifting capacity with full-shift performance and energy efficiency.
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